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CHOW DOWN ALLEY

14775 ST AUGUSTINE RD #3, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32258

License #2612583

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Quick take

CHOW DOWN ALLEY in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 76 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 28, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 25 total findings; InspectFL has imported detailed violation rows for 21 of them so far.

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Record snapshot

What stands out in this inspection history

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Inspections on file
3
Clean inspections
0
Callback visits
0
Latest clean pass
None on file yet

The latest inspection on April 28, 2026 had no critical findings, but inspectors still documented 2 major and 7 minor violations.

Inspection data quality

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Inspection coverage
100%
Imported observations
21
Coverage note
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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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  • Disposition: Warning Issued
  • [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In use apron by single service Togo boxes. Moved by manager
  • [16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned pans : dry. Rack.
  • [22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of kitchen reach in cooler / make table.
  • [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled base tray of oven.
  • [11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No clean up form. Emailed copy
  • [13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
  • [53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Certified Food Manager credentials expired.
  • [13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food service employee prepping food without hairnet. Put on during inspection.
  • [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Soiled ceiling vents in kitchen ( black-like/ mold-like substance) Dusty ceiling tiles.
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Community pulse

Would you eat here?

CHOW DOWN ALLEY has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?

C record

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